I had a female colleague who wasn’t as tech-savvy as her 10-year-old son. One day, she called me, but I didn’t answer because the caller ID displayed “Private Number.” She continued to call, but I didn’t pick up since it still showed as private.
The next day, she approached me and complained. She mentioned she had some important information to share, but I neither answered her calls nor returned them. I explained that I had received a call from someone with an unknown caller ID and asked if it was her. She informed me that I wasn’t the only one who had reported this issue; whenever she called someone, it showed as an unknown caller. She was unsure of the cause but suspected it was related to her 10-year-old son, who often used her phone.
If you’re reading this, I’m sure you’ve encountered a similar situation. Perhaps you know someone with teenagers and can relate.
In this article, I will provide a quick way to deactivate the feature that allows private or unknown numbers to show on your caller ID. You can also share this link with anyone who wants to hide their number before calling a debtor.
How to Disable Private Number from Showing on the Receiver’s Phone
To disable your outgoing caller ID so that your number is not displayed on the recipient’s phone, follow these steps:
1. Open your Phone app.
2. Dial #31#
3. A pop-up message will appear on your screen, confirming that the “Hide Outgoing Caller ID” service has been disabled.
How to Activate Private Number and Hide Caller Information on the Receiver’s Phone
To activate a private number and prevent the recipient from knowing who is calling, follow these steps:
1. Open your Phone app.
2. Dial *31#.
3. A pop-up message will appear on your screen, confirming that the “Hide Outgoing Caller ID” service has been enabled.
This process is straightforward and works on both Android and iPhone devices. If you prefer not to dial codes, you can adjust this setting in your phone’s settings menu.
For Android Phones:
1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
3. Select Settings
4. Tap Calls, then choose Additional Settings. If you don’t see “Additional Settings,” look for Supplementary Services or Other Call Settings.
5. Find Show Caller ID and choose one of the following options: Network Default, Never or Don’t Show, or Always or Show Number.
6. Select Always or Show Number.
For iPhones:
1. Open Settings and tap Phone.
2. Tap Show My Caller ID.
3. Toggle the switch next to Show My Caller ID to turn the function on or off.
By following these instructions, you can easily manage your caller ID settings on your device.
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